| Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) | 28mm: 73.8° / 63.9° / 45.2°, 70mm: 35.4° / 29.8° / 20.1° |
| Number of lenses/groups | 16 / 12 |
| Aspherical surfaces | 3 (double-sided) |
| Position of entrance pupil | 28mm: 89.8 mm, 70mm: 68.4 mm |
| Working range | 28mm: 0.19 m to infinity, 70mm: 0.38 m to infinity |
| Smallest Object Field | 28mm: 79.2 mm × 118.9 mm, 70mm: 109.9 mm × 164.8 mm |
| Largest reproduction ratio | 28mm: 1:3.3, 70mm: 1:4.6 |
| Aperture | Electronically controlled aperture, set via camera, half or third stop increments |
| Aperture setting range | 2.8–22 |
| Bayonet / sensor format | Leica L bayonet, full-frame 35mm format |
| Filter mount | E67 (67mm) |
| Finish | Black anodized |
| Length to bayonet mount | 102 mm (without hood), 139 mm (with hood) |
| Largest diameter | 73 mm (without hood), 82 mm (with hood) |
| Weight | 572 g (without hood), 613 g (with hood) |
| Warranty | 3 years |